Auguste Friedrich Photographs Brandon Jones for KALTBLUT
Berlin-based photographer Auguste Friedrich has recently captured model Brandon Jones for an editorial in KALTBLUT magazine. The feature showcases a diverse range of fashion labels such as Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, and American Apparel. Friedrich is known for his emphasis on queer representation and a collaborative shooting style that encourages subjects to feel at ease. Influenced by the aesthetics of 1990s music videos, he often integrates analogue methods into his work. The resulting photographs strikingly merge sensuality with a tender approach, fostering a liberating, sex-positive environment devoid of performance pressures.
Key facts
- Photography by Auguste Friedrich
- Model is Brandon Jones
- Brands used: Alexander McQueen, Phix, Holy Saint Daniel, Praying, Dolce & Gabbana, American Apparel, Fakoshima Eyewear
- Friedrich grew up as an outsider in rural Germany
- His work is influenced by 1990s visual language and music television
- Central theme: visibility of queer identities under 'Queer Superpowers'
- Friedrich lives and works in Berlin
- He uses extensive dialogue on set to let subjects arrive within themselves
Entities
Artists
- Auguste Friedrich
- Brandon Jones
Institutions
- KALTBLUT
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany